Cookshack FEC Contest Discussion Forum

Cookshack New Site Layout ??

jasonjax — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:48:23 -0600

I noticed the new website lists commercial and residential only. Is Cookshack moving away from competition centric marketing/design? I know the cookers have never been really designed for competition in terms of mobility etc, but just curious if this was intentional or maybe just for simplicity sake.

Comp ribs

cal 2 — Thu, 05 May 2016 17:40:57 -0500

Since it's really slow around here with Smokin' on his walk about. I thought I'd give you something to look at,1st place ribs.

BBQ Pitmasters

andyj — Mon, 25 May 2015 16:24:55 -0500

Tune in tonight for the new season, 8PM Central time on Destination America and watch David from Butcher BBQ hopefully take down the competition.

Congrats to David & David

andyj — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 19:07:04 -0500

Looks like David Bouska with Butcher BBQ & David Qualls with The American Dream BBQ Team are headed to The Jack! Congrats guys!

Comp pork butt

cal 2 — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 18:13:54 -0600

I hope spring is about here, but thought I would share last seasons pork box with the forum....with that said it was a good practice weekend.

Last Chance to Sign Up for Fast Eddy's Championship Cooking Class!

cjones — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:04:48 -0600

Here’s your chance to cook on Fast Eddy’s by Cookshack pellet-fired smokers! Class will be taught by Ed “Fast Eddy™” Maurin and David Bouska (Butcher BBQ Team). This is a hands-on class designed to teach you how to prepare and cook the four KCBS categories: pork ribs, pork butt, brisket and chicken and how to make a presentation box. This class includes a complimentary KCBS Certified Judging Class on Dec. 2nd that will teach you exactly what the judges are looking for when judging barbecue...

comp Wagyu

cal 2 — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:23:59 -0500

I know this is gonna get Smokin' to comment, if the enhanced ribs didn't? We had a good weekend in brisket and thought I'd share a pic of the turn in......

IBCA Half Chicken

rddodgeaz — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:46:16 -0600

I am cooking my first IBCA contest in February and I'm looking for some tips from anyone who has cooked IBCA before. Specifically I'm looking for help with the 1/2 chicken. I cook on an FEC 100. I've done pretty well with KCBS chicken and I have my method and timeline down on that okay. I am usually cooking my KCBS chicken at 270 degrees. I should mention, this is a KCBS/IBCA double so I am planning to use my KCBS schedule and so I'm planning to cook the 1/2 chicken at 270 also.

brine or injection for pcbs chicken?

beansberry — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 20:09:27 -0600

Just wondering what people usually do for chicken in comps. Ive got my first contest under my belt and brined and got 14th outta 55 so I know how I need to do it. Just wondering about injection and which ones people like. thanks

Congrats Cal!

andyj — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 19:29:25 -0500

RGC at The G Town Smokin Showdown. 7th place chicken, 4th place ribs, 3rd place pork, 5th place brisket.

creekstone farms duroc

southernswine — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 11:16:02 -0500

Have any of you guys tried the duroc ribs or pork from creekstone? Was waondering how you liked them.

few questions after first competition

beansberry — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:47:15 -0500

Ok so I just got my FEC-100 a week ago and this past weekend was the first KCBS contest and Im really happy with how I did. 33 out of 55 teams did pretty good on chicken and brisket but not so well with ribs and butt. So my first question is I added 4 racks of ribs to the big meats on sat morning and they ended up not getting done enough. Flavor and appearance were good but I kinda wondering what I could do different in the future? My original plan was to cook them at 225 but my fire went...

Dr Nordy cooking in Canada

teambutcherbbq — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 07:28:42 -0500

We all need to send Jeff some good vibes. He is cooking in Canada today.

fec 100 comp questions

cajunjax — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 18:24:51 -0500

Ok been cooking comps for about 4 years this is first year with a fec 100 in comps been doing ok some top 10 overalls, (shes my money maker for catering) doing all 4 on one, 1st do you bother spritzing or mopping? I do, 2nd do you use a water pan (for comps only)? 3rd my tenderness is suffering on almost all meats 7's and 8's I know there could be many answer's for that one, I've been cooking big meats @about 235o 240o maybe bring it down? 225o and I do kick up for ribs and chicken about...

Sliced brisket "looks dry" to judges

nekkedpig — Mon, 11 May 2015 12:03:51 -0500

Cooked a beautiful packer brisket in my FEC 100 for recent KCBS competition. Placed 7/76 but two judges marked down appearance because it "looked dry". Brisket was anything but dry when eating it but, I have to agree when it sat for a few minutes the exposed surface did look a little dry. This cost me two places in the category. How do I keep the exposed surface looking moist until the judges have graded it?

Triplite inverter set up advice

basicpatrick — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:35:42 -0600

Has anyone come up with a good portable way to rig up the Triplite Inverter & 2 batteries so that it can move easily. Been using them for a few years counted in my trailer but now have to be able to move the unit from one trailer to another easily.

Competition Trailer for Sale.

Former Member — Sun, 15 Mar 2015 09:10:34 -0600

Check out the original threads for details. Competition Trailer paid over 9K new, was used for a number of years. Probably needs a new coat of paint on the floor. Would like 5K.

2015 Sam's Club National BBQ Tour

240z — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 11:27:29 -0600

Dr. Nordy's BBQ and Butchers BBQ are two forum members competing in Fort Worth, Texas this weekend. Good Luck guys.

NBBQA KCBS Contest in Nashville TN

tnpitcrew 2 — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 09:08:18 -0600

There is a contest in Nashville that coincides with the NBBQA National Convention. It was rough but I got entered into it. Access was not available through the KCBS contest page. Did anyone else from the forum get in? Hope to see a bunch of pellet cookers there.

National Western Stock Show BBQ competion

quenrn — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 10:22:25 -0600

I just read this morning the National Western Stock Show, a huge event in the Denver area, is sponsoring it's first BBQ competition. Anyone coming to Denver for the event? http://nationalwestern.com/special-events/ (pick the BBQ Throwdown tab for more information. I'd love to meet all of you in person.